This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 12, 2026 (13 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ T
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About the answer
EDIT as a word: To change a text, or a document; A change to the text of a document.
EDIT has been an answer 16 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 1, 2025.
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